1a, Defoe Crescent, CO4 5LQ

1a Defoe Crescent is a 74 m² / 797 sq ft semi-detached home in Colchester. It sold for £145,000 in June 2012. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £256k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £229k to £321k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 22 September 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2012 £145,000 5.2% 3.0%
May 1999 £74,995 15.9% 13.6%
Aug 1997 £58,000 na na
Internal area
74 square metres (797 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,959 per square metre (£182 per square foot) in Jun 2012. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,458 per square metre (£321 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2012 £145,000 £1,959 £255,908 £3,458
May 1999 £74,995 £1,013 £336,132 £4,542
Aug 1997 £58,000 £784 £323,489 £4,371

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 74 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £255,908. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Colchester are now selling for between £3,090 and £4,340 per square metre (£287 and £403 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 74 m², this implies a valuation between £229,000 and £321,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
B
Plot size
311 square metres (3,348 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
11 May 2012 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
non marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Semi-Detached Bungalow , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
74 sqm (797 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

1a Defoe Crescent is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £255,908.
  • Based on an internal area of 74 m² and recent prices in Colchester, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £229,000 to £321,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 1a Defoe Crescent last sold for £145,000 in June 2012.

HouseMetric shows 1a Defoe Crescent as 74 m² (797 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 11 May 2012. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 1a Defoe Crescent was in council tax band B. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

1a Defoe Crescent is in postcode CO4 5LQ, in Colchester. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Defoe Crescent, CO4 5LQ or analysis of the Colchester property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 22 September 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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